Aria never imagined her wedding day would be the worst day of her life. Sold by her own father to settle a debt, she is forced to marry Alexander Blackwood — the cold, ruthless son of her family's most bitter enemy. He despises everything she represents. She refuses to be broken by anyone, especially him. Their marriage was meant to be a punishment. But behind closed doors, the lines between hatred and desire begin to blur. Every cruel word hides something darker. Every stolen glance costs more than either of them can afford. He swore he would never love her. She swore she would never forgive him. They were both wrong. "You are mine now," he whispered. "Whether you like it or not." A story of forced marriage, forbidden desire, and a love born from the ashes of two families' hatred.